Daybreak Montreal from CBC Radio: November 28, 2012

A Montreal man and his partner signed up to take a RuPaul themed cruise. The cruise was to feature performances from supermodel RuPaul's reality show. They were set to sail Sunday but this week the couple received a letter from the cruise ship company that made them reconsider. And is the mandatory French language exam professionals from outside Quebec must pass to practice in the province fair? We hear from two professionals who took it and say it isn't. We also speak to a representative of l'Office Quebecois de la langue francaise who administers it. Andie Bennett tells us about a website that helps provide funding for athletes of all levels.

All in a Weekend MontrealMontreal author at San Miguel literary festivalMar 1, 2015 | 9:35With Gloria Steinem as the keynote speaker, Montreal author and poet Nancy Snipper was in good company in Mexico. She was reading her work and learning more about writing in a prestigious English-language literary festival in San Miguel, Mexico.

All in a Weekend MontrealNew additions to your winter reading listMar 1, 2015 | 9:34Erin Balser of CBC Books has a few mystery novel recommendations to get tou through March break, or the rest of the year!

All in a Weekend MontrealHamentaschen for PurimMar 1, 2015 | 12:20Next week is the Jewish holiday "Purim". Baker Miriam Pearl talked about the traditional Purim treat, "hamentaschen", which she makes gluten-free and nut-free because of allergies in her family.

All in a Weekend MontrealWinter camping with the ScoutsMar 1, 2015 | 8:35While some families will be heading down south for March break or simply relaxing at home, Scouts from across the province will be spending a week learning wilderness survival skills and having fun in the snow. The director of Camp Tamaracouta Scout Rese

Cinq a SixA 17th century masterpiece restored at Montreal Museum of Fine ArtsFeb 28, 2015 | 3:31The painting Abraham Sacrificing Isaace by Valentin de Boulogne has been in storage for decades. But now after a year-long restoration the masterpiece is back at the European Masters Gallery at the MMFA.

All in a Weekend MontrealDr.Brett Belchetz: The pros and cons of e-cigarettesFeb 28, 2015 | 10:52Our house doctor says there isn't enough research into the long-term effects of smoking e-cigarettes to vouch for its safety right now.

All in a Weekend MontrealKevin Gasior: March break on the slopesFeb 28, 2015 | 8:33Our ski columnist has details on special events and prices for this week at Quebec ski stations for families taking advantage of March break.

All in a Weekend MontrealPat Donnelly leaves The Montreal GazetteFeb 28, 2015 | 13:02Longtime theatre critic, Pat Donnelly wrote her last article for The Gazette this week, along with others. She reflects on the 32 years she spent covering English-language arts and culture as well as the new reality for arts journalism.

All in a Weekend MontrealChildren's International Film FestivalFeb 28, 2015 | 9:45Just in time for March break, the International Children's Film Festival (FIFEM) is underway in Montreal. We speak with actress Jacynthe René about some of the highlights this year. Her 11-year-old son is a juror for the film festival that features movi

Cinq a SixAuthor Kathleen Winter on her book BoundlessFeb 28, 2015 | 15:53Montreal based author Kathleen Winter is one of this country's most important writers. Her new book 'Boundless' is up for a RBC Taylor prize. We speak to her about her essay 'Writing with the Body' and how this has informed 'Boundless.'

Cinq a SixRestoration of a Masterpiece : Hilliard Goldfarb and Richard Gagnier on The Valentin Conservation ProjectFeb 28, 2015 | 11:54The 17th Century painting, Abraham Sacrificing Isaac, is one of Valentin's de Boulogne's greatest works and a gem in the Montreal Museum of Fine Art's collection. We trace the fascinating story of its restoration.

Quebec AMBirdwatcher Russell MilksFeb 27, 2015 | 16:21Russell Milks, an Ottawa-based birdwatcher, has been to Victoriaville to spot snowy owls, Sudbury to gander at bald eagles, and Beauport to admire the Great Grey Owl. He tells us what inspires him so much about birdwatching.

Quebec AMQuebec health minister called out for new in vitro rulesFeb 27, 2015 | 10:29Dr. Isabelle Girard, head of Quebec's Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, is taking issue with a Bill 20 provision that would bar any woman over the age of 42 from in vitro fertilization in Quebec.